Senior Director, Enterprise Architecture

The Cigna Group

. Define and execute the multi-year modernization strategy for PBM applications, platforms, and technology capabilities .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in enterprise architecture and technology strategy, with a focus on modernization, cloud-native solutions, and AI integration. Proven ability to lead transformation initiatives and foster high-performing teams while ensuring compliance and governance in complex environments.

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Enterprise ArchitectureCloud-Native ArchitectureGenerative AI IntegrationTechnology Strategy DevelopmentStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Modernization StrategyAPI-First ArchitectureEvent-Driven ArchitectureData StrategySecurity IntegrationGovernance FrameworksTransformation LeadershipSystems ThinkingPlatform EngineeringSoftware Engineering

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationStorytellingFacilitationStrategic ThinkingResults Orientation

Tools & Technologies

Cloud PlatformsAutomation ToolsArchitecture Review ProcessesPattern LibrariesStandards Repositories

Industry Keywords

Pharmacy Benefit ManagementHealthcare TechnologyRegulated IndustriesRisk ManagementCompliance Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute the multi-year modernization strategy for PBM applications, platforms, and technology capabilities
Lead transition from legacy monolithic systems to modular, cloud-native, API-first, and event-driven architectures
Establish technology strategies improving scalability, resiliency, maintainability, security, and speed-to-market
Drive adoption of Generative AI, Agentic AI, intelligent automation, and responsible AI practices across business workflows and enterprise solutions
Establish architecture review processes, principles, standards, governance frameworks, decision records, metrics, and service-level expectations
Lead architecture strategy across claims processing, benefit administration, pricing, rebates, formulary management, clinical programs, pharmacy networks, and digital experience platforms
Partner with executive leaders across business, product, operations, engineering, and technology to align transformation priorities
Define reusable patterns, reference implementations, and technology accelerators
Support solution implementations and measure architecture adoption, business value, and operational outcomes
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing enterprise architecture team
Foster architecture communities of practice and maintain pattern libraries, standards repositories, and decision frameworks

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise architecture, technology strategy, or large-scale technology transformation leadership roles
Proven success developing and executing enterprise-scale modernization, platform, and data strategies
Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior leaders across business and technology organizations
Experience leading large-scale transformation initiatives in complex enterprise environments
Experience integrating security, compliance, risk management, and governance practices into technology platforms and engineering organizations
Exceptional communication, storytelling, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
Experience operating in high-growth, transformation-focused, or highly regulated industries
Strong strategic thinking and systems-thinking capabilities, balanced with pragmatic execution and results orientation
Preferred: experience within Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM), specialty pharmacy, healthcare technology, or related healthcare services organizations
Preferred: prior hands-on experience in software engineering, data engineering, platform engineering, or cloud architecture
Preferred: experience leveraging AI, Generative AI, Agentic AI, and intelligent automation to drive measurable business outcomes
If working from home, internet connection must be through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement
Internet service requirement support for home working: cable broadband or fiber optic service with at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload
Equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation support
Tobacco-free policy